Joan Plowright
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Summary
Joan Plowright was born on October 28, 1929[1], in Brigg[2]. She died on January 16, 2025[3], in Northwood[4]. She worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,539 views/month, #5,081 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[10]
- Father: William Ernest Plowright[11]
- Mother: Daisy Margaret Burton[12]
- Spouse: Roger Gage[13], Laurence Olivier[14]
- Child: Tamsin Olivier[15], Richard Olivier[16], Julie-Kate Olivier[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[18]
- Educated at: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[19], St Lawrence Academy[20]
- Award received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[22], Crystal Award[23], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[24], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[25], Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress[26], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Commons category: Joan Plowright[29]
- Honorific prefix: Dame[30]
- Residence: Sussex[31]
- Family name: Plowright[32]
- Given name: Joan[33], Ann[34]
- Work location: United Kingdom[35]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: Joan Plowright[38]
- Number of children: 3[39]
- Start of work period: 1948[40]
Why It Matters
Joan Plowright has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Joan Plowright born?
Joan Plowright's place of birth was Brigg[2].
Where did Joan Plowright die?
Joan Plowright died in Northwood[4].
Who were Joan Plowright's parents?
Joan Plowright's father was William Ernest Plowright[11]. Joan Plowright's mother was Daisy Margaret Burton[12].
Who was Joan Plowright married to?
Joan Plowright's spouses include Roger Gage[13] and Laurence Olivier[14].
What did Joan Plowright do for work?
Joan Plowright worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].
Where did Joan Plowright go to school?
Joan Plowright was educated at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[19] and St Lawrence Academy[20].
What awards did Joan Plowright receive?
Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[22], Crystal Award[23], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[24].